Her Return, His Regret by Natie

At the Davis & Co. Company.

Lora had a day when she received private consultations from VIP clients who wanted their jewelry designed by her.

Hannah walked into the office and announced, "Miss Davis, the last VIP client has arrived."

Lora looked up and nodded, "Send them in."

A few minutes later, the door opened and a beautiful striking woman with an elegant poise walked into the office.

Lora's eyes widened slightly when she saw who it was.

The client was none other than, Diane Kingsley, Ryan's sister.

Lora masked her surprise with a professional smile, her stomach knotting with nerves. Why was Diane here? Did Ryan send her?

'What do I have to do to get rid of Ryan completely?' She asked herself in her mind. After promising Jason that she would stay away from Ryan, she didn't want to be entangled with anyone who was close to him. "Good afternoon, Miss Kingsley-"

"Oh stop it, Lora. Call me Diane. I'm not into that formal stuff," Diane remarked enthusiastically as she invited herself to take a seat opposite Lora.

Lora smiled genuinely, feeling no bad intent from Diane. She replied, "Well then, Diane. What can I do for you?"

office and nodded in approval. She then turned her attention back to Lora and said, "I loved your work and I know I had purchased a lot of jewelry at the launch party but a lady needs more jewelry, right?" She laughed and added, "I wanted to have a piece customised by you... only your

with Diane. She had this warm personality that gave people a sense of belonging. Smiling, she offered, "I would love to hear what ideas you have

eyes lit up. "I knew you could do it! Ok, let me tell

to describe the details she would love to see on the necklace she wanted Lora to design and Lora listened patiently while writing down notes in her

we don't really get along," Diane added and her voice suddenly trailed, a

beat and the pen froze in

a smile and said, "You must have loved her

Diane exclaimed and leaned over. "Remember when I called you Larisa?

unable to look Diane in the eyes. Diane had been good to her, so she

better, I would think

"A lot of people have mistaken me for Larisa.

turned

and sighed before replying, "Yes, I know. I'm sorry. It's not fair to compare you to another woman. It would have been better if my sister-in-law was still alive. Then

Ivy at all. As a woman, she could see through Ivy's wicked methods. The woman was a manipulator who had her claws

since he seemed to be paying attention to her, so when she heard

love Ivy. He thought he loved her when they used to date but I know my brother better. The only reason he wants to marry her is because

was a matter that affected her relationship with Ryan in the past, so

was young," Diane continued, shocking Lora. "We were out on a vacation once and he suddenly had a cramp while swimming in the ocean. He was a good swimmer but at